Life Extension Gamma E Mixed Tocopherols & Tocotrienols – Complete Vitamin E Spectrum, Antioxidant Protection – Non-GMO, Gluten-Free – 60 Softgels

easy on an empty stomach

I have these Life Extension vitamin E supplements on auto ship. I usually receive a good product but this last shipment was a bottle with a melted together blob that I could not use-I assume the summer heat is to blame. By the time I used my previous bottle and opened this one, the window to return was closed. If I had shaken the bottle I would have known there was a problem in time to return. So I am not giving a bad overall rating- because I do love the product-but I am writing this review so customers can check their product for such damage when shipping in summer heat.

The vitamin is very good. It’s oil based, which is the best base for most vitamins, in terms of maximum absorption. Not only that, but the oil they used for this vitamin is sunflower oil, the one oil known for naturally containing high levels of vitamin E. Sunflower oil also contains vitamin K1 and is rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids and monounsaturated fatty acids, both of which help lower LDL (bad cholesterol) in the body.In addition to that, rosemary extract was added to this vitamin. Rosemary essential oil has anti-inflammatory and anti-carcinogenic properties, and contains antioxidants, but it has a very unpleasant taste.Also, unlike most vitamin Es on the market, this vitamin contains both types of vitamin E: tocopherols AND tocotrienols. The health benefits of both are tremendous (protect DNA from free radical damage (cancer-preventing property), strengthens immune system, protects cell membranes, shelters active enzyme sites from damage, reduces cholesterol, protects against brain cell damage, etc.). However, because tocotrienols are so much more potent then tocopherols, this vitamin must be consumed with caution. The dose provided here in one capsule is rather high, and may cause adverse reactions, such as stomach pain, headache, nausea and even vomiting. To avoid these unpleasant reactions, I recommend taking a smaller dose.I personally bite a hole in the capsule and squeeze it’s contents onto a piece of bread, leaving some still in a capsule, so I don’t take a full dose. Also, make sure you take this vitamin with food, as taking it on an empty stomach increases the likelihood of adverse reactions. For best preservation, after opening the bottle, I keep the vitamin refrigerated.Vitamin came in good condition and arrived on time.

i like it

This is a great Vitamin E ! I highly recommend. I have been taking vitamin E since I was 16yrs old. I have a hard time finding true Tocopherols and Tocotrienols, this has it. I feel this is a great value and product and I would recommend it to others.

This is an excellent Vitamin E product. I was searching for all forms of Vitamin E and this hit the spot - there is not aftertaste and it is our go to Vitamin E.

I was shocked to learn that this raises my blood pressure quite a bit. So much that I can't take it.This contains synthetic E... From from my research and personal experience, this can and does raise blood pressure.

After hearing vitamin E can help with hip and lower back pain, but knowing it needed to be anE with at least 6 of the 8 subtypes, my sister did all the research and landed on this one. It has all 8 subtypes AND it doesn't have soy. She tried it and was so impressed by how much less pain she had that she told me. I tried it and OH MY. It has taken away so much of my "getting older, slept wrong, not sure why my back hurts" pain it is CRAZY. I will be taking this daily from here on out. I take 1 a day, so it's not too bad price wise. Highly recommend!